Happy Wednesday,

Happy Valentine’s Day! It’s funny to think about how holidays change as you age and have kids. For example, in years past, though my wife and I never really invested in V-Day as a holiday, we would still go out to dinner or make a nice meal at home. Now that we’re parents, I actually feel like the best gift I can give her is some alone time where she can decompress.

Am I crazy? How have holidays changed for you as you’ve become a parent? Let me known by replying to this email!

Trending Stories & Insights

• Co-existence: Kelly-Jayne Collinge is a mother, professional mountain biker, and driver for equality and inclusion within cycling. Yet, when she became pregnant, some of her sponsors showed their true colors by treating her pregnancy as an illness instead of leaning into the life-changing wonder that it is. Here’s a short film that shows how motherhood and cycling can truly co-exist

• Snow day: New York City schools shut down ahead of heavy snowfall that blanketed the area on Tuesday, yet they still required kids to attend remotely. Only problem is, the schools couldn’t actually get their remote learning systems working. Looks like the kids were able to get their snow day after all - even if only for a few hours

• Alleviating the strain: Democratic senators have introduced two bills aimed at alleviating the financial strain on families by enhancing tax relief and expanding access to quality child care. If passed, these bills could give parents tax credits of $4,000 per child

• The mile cry club: This mom has gone viral after she booked a business class ticket for herself while her boyfriend and baby flew in economy. She captioned the video asking if this “makes her horrible,” but in all honesty, I’m impressed

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• Parenting tweens: This author describes common challenges that parents of 8-12 year olds might face and how to handle them

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One Big Idea

Supportive Parenting in the Wake of Maternal Depression

In the parenting journey, understanding the balance between maternal mental health, parenting, and a child's development is of the utmost importance. A recent study, published in Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, sheds light on how maternal depression can ripple through the family, affecting children's ability to self-regulate their behavior—a key skill for their emotional and academic well-being.

The study shows that supportive parenting can act as a bridge, mediating the impact of maternal depression on children. This insight could be crucial for new or young parents navigating modern parenting. It emphasizes the importance of nurturing a supportive parenting style, even in the face of challenges such as depression. The study showed that by focusing on positive interactions and limiting screen time, parents can foster an environment that promotes healthy behavioral development in their children. This study should serve not only to highlight the pivotal role of supportive parenting in mitigating the effects of depression but also call attention to the broader societal need for support systems that can address maternal mental health, for the sake of both mothers and their children.

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